Skagway & the Yukon
Tours, Day Trips and Cruise Shore Excursions

WHITE PASS & YUKON RAILROAD SUMMIT EXCURSION Tour 408
$102 adult, $51 child (3-12 years)

Come discover your personal gold rush with the White Pass & Yukon Railway as it steams through it second century of history! This forty-mile roundtrip train ride climbs from tidewater at Skagway to the summit of the White Pass -a 2,865 foot rise in elevation! Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, this narrow gauge railroad is an International Historic Civil Engineering landmark. Experience the breathtaking panorama of mountains, glaciers, gorges, waterfalls, tunnels, trestles and historic sites from the comfort of vintage parlor cars.

Duration: 2.5 - 3.5 hours.

Departure times: 8:15am and 12:45pm. Also at 4:30pm Monday - Thursday (begins May 20).

Daily departures: May 5 - September 27, 2008.
Note: most departures are typically reserved for cruise passengers and have extremely limited availability for purchase off of the ship.

YUKON DISCOVERY TOUR Tour 402

$104 adult, $63 child (3-11 years)
A favorite among those seeking a more complete Gold Rush experience, this 140 mile roundtrip tour is an awesome adventure into the Yukon Territory! Experience the beauty of the Klondike Highway as you travel north in the comfortable custom mini-coach, paralleling much of the original White Pass Trail to the summit and beyond. View icy lakes, glaciers and magnificent waterfalls. Stand on the shores of Lake Bennett, experience the world’s smallest desert, view turn-of-the-century mines, shop for souvenirs, and watch for wildlife! Included is the North's premier educational wildlife gallery, featuring over 100 Yukon and ice age mammals on display, along with the world's largest mounted polar bear. You'll also visit a sled dog camp, where you can pet the sled dogs, play with the puppies, and hear the adventures of winter dog sledding in the Yukon! Lunch is a delicious barbecue chicken meal (vegetarian options available).

Note: Passport or photo ID and birth certificate required on this tour.

Duration:  6 hours

Departure times: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.

Daily departures: May 1 - September 30, 2008.

CHILKOOT TRAIL HIKE & RAFT Tour 401

2008 Prices Coming Soon!

adults / child under age 12

Retrace the steps of the Gold Rush stampeders on the famous Chilkoot Trail, hiking through a green moss-covered northern temperate rainforest. At the end of the 1.8 mile one-way hike, depart on a relaxing river float on the tranquil Taiya River. The hike is moderately difficult over uneven, hilly terrain for the first mile, then on mostly flat ground for the remainder. Participants should be in good physical condition.

Duration: 4 hours

Departure times: 8am, 9:45am, 12pm, and 12:30pm. Daily departures: May - September 2007.

YUKON & SLED DOG TOUR Tour 403

$184 per person
The ultimate Yukon experience - miles of pristine wilderness, crystal lakes, waterfalls and glaciers and the dog sled ride of a lifetime! Follow the 1898 Gold Rush Trail over the summit and into Canada's legendary Yukon in a comfortable custom mini-coach. As your guide relates the stories of the stampeders and their trials, you'll leave behind the coastal rainforest and enter the sub-arctic alpine tundra of the "Tormented" Valley - a virtual moonscape! You'll see the White Pass Trail of '98, the Fantail Trail, and Summit & Fraser Lakes before passing back into the boreal forest for Lakes Tutshi and Tagish. View the historic silver mines of Conrad, Bove Island, the native village of Carcross and the Carcross Desert, affectionately known as the world's smallest. Enjoy a 25 minute sled dog ride in a wheeled custom cart being whisked along the trail through an area actually traveled by the Gold Rush Stampeders. Hear the unique and exciting stories of winter dog mushing, play with puppies and pet the sled dogs. Visit the North's premier educational wildlife exhibit, featuring over 100 Yukon & Ice Age animals on display. Lunch is a delicious barbecue chicken meal (vegetarian options available).

Note: Passport or photo ID and birth certificate required on this tour.

Duration: 6 to 6.5 hours.

Departure times: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.

Daily departures: May 15 - September 15, 2008.

$155 adult, $125 child (3-12 years)
Cruise from Skagway aboard a water taxi through the waters of Lynn Canal, North America's largest and deepest glacial fjord to Juneau (via Haines). You will travel on a new 65-foot, state-of-the-art, fast-hulled catamaran specially designed for the waters of Lynn Canal. The Fjordland offers comfortable, indoor seating with 360-degree views. Upon arrival at Auke Bay, board our motorcoach for a transfer to downtown Juneau. Along the way, we'll show you the city's highlights, including the state capitol building and the governor's mansion. The bus drops off at Marine Park on the waterfront, with easy access to restaurants and shopping. You will receive a walking tour map to orient you to Juneau's premier attractions. You'll have approximately three hours of "free" time to explore downtown before re-boarding the bus for spectacular Mendenhall Glacier. At the glacier, spend an hour walking the trails, taking photos and checking out the US Forest Service visitor center before the bus returns you to Auke Bay for our evening cruise back to Skagway and Haines. Tour includes round trip wildlife & sightseeing cruise and bus transfer to downtown and Mendenhall Glacier, with free time for lunch (not included), shopping & sightseeing. Complimentary hot beverages and hearty morning & evening snacks served onboard the water taxi.

Taxi Schedule: (times are approximate and subject to crew and driver discretion)

Depart Skagway: 8am. Arrive Auke Bay at 11:45am.

Depart Auke Bay: 5pm. Arrive Skagway at 8:15pm.

Daily departures: May 17 to September 1, 2008.